Step Back in Time as You Stroll the Beautiful Riverfront
in Historic Downtown Newburgh

These two words are often spoken as one: "Historic Newburgh." Now there's a way to walk through the town's history, thanks to a project supported by Indiana Landmarks and Indiana Humanities-Historic Preservation Education.

After two years in the making, the Newburgh Time Travel Trail, an interactive self-guided walking tour
of Downtown Newburgh, Indiana, is now open for all to enjoy!

Residents and visitors are invited to stroll the picturesque Historic Preservation District and stop at each of the 16 locations along the Time Travel Trail, marked by designated signs. Scan the QR code on each sign to see photos from the past of that historic location or building. Journey through time to see Newburgh as it once was.

This project was made possible through the Newburgh Museum, in collaboration with many local organizations and funding from Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks!

This program received support from a Historic Preservation Education Grant.

The unveiling celebration took place on April 17, 2026 at the intersection of Water Street and State Street in Downtown Newburgh, Indiana. The Museum's Executive Director, Ivy Clark, had the honor of revealing the Trail's signature marker.

Newburgh, Indiana, has a long and rich history of human activity due to its prime location along the fertile banks of the Ohio River. Western explorers first discovered the area in the 17th centuries. But for centuries prior to that it had been inhabited by the Shawnee and was near the center of prehistoric Mississippian culture even as late as 1450 A.D. Today, Newburgh’s Historic Preservation District provides residents and visitors with a beautifully maintained walking and biking trail parallel to the river, specialty shops, antique stores, and unique dining opportunities showcasing a picturesque view of the Ohio River.

History is hitting the streets in Newburgh! Along the Time Travel Trail you'll be able to explore sites of the past such as the Newburgh Ferry Co. and the Newburgh Tobacco Co., the Exchange Hotel and the Citizen's Bank.

The Exchange Hotel was built in 1841 by Joseph L. Spitz on the southwest corner of State and Jennings. The original building consisted of the basement and first floor with walls that were twenty-seven inches thick and modeled on architectural plans that were brought from Germany. You can read more historical narratives like this one on the Newburgh Museum's website.

Be on the lookout for all 16 markers along the Trail route – about 1 mile total walking distance – to enjoy everything Historic Newburgh has to offer. We suggest you make a day of it! After your leisurely stroll, grab a bite at one of the local eateries and then spend some time browsing the specialty shops.

In Warrick County, it's all here.